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Silk Softworks
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Hi, I'm Erik! I'm a solo dev making weird videogames like Kainga: Seeds of Civilization and now ShantyTown; a relaxing diorama builder where you craft vibrant, cozy city scenes.
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silksoftworks.bsky.social
All in a day's work for this little town.

Create your own feels and try out the ShantyTown Demo.
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...

#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
November 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
If you have a long trip ahead, chill out with this song.

Now, if you want to play the game and vibe out, you can find ShantyTown on Steam here:

store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...

#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
The same view, a different feeling. Check out how time builds new vibes.

Demo out now on Steam:

store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...

#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
I personally enjoy using the circular bush, but the beauty of ShantyTown is how everyone builds differently.

#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
November 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
What I would trade to drink some hot tea on this dock...

#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #gametok
November 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Gentle giant looking over.

Join the vibes and try out the demo:

store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...

#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
November 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Sometimes you just need to soak it all in.

#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Soft lights, still waters, endless possibilities.

Build your definition of cozy in the ShantyTown demo on Steam.

store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...

#indie #Indiegame #gamedemo #indiedev #cozygame #chillgame #Steam
November 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Night-time vibes at the Marshpipe 🐸
Have you created your own neon-soaked towns in the ShantyTown demo yet?

store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...

#indiegame #gamedemo #LetsPlay #indiedev
October 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Added some big birds to the skies and some locations of my game ShantyTown!
What other animals should I add?

#indiegame #solodev #gamedev
September 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Sunset by the walking advertisement

Just another day in ShantyTown!
Check it out, or build one just like it:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
September 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
New #devlog out!
About how to do level design for creative games, diving into pacing, design and keeping the end goal in mind while designing ShantyTown maps!

Check it out! 👇
youtu.be/_ma_5oarbvI

#gaming #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #solodev
August 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Making vertical farms in ShantyTown, just as the sun sets and the neon shines best! 😆

Check it out:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...

#indiegames #tinyteams2025 #cozygame #solodev
August 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
"Hotpot Casino" location you can build in ShantyTown
Any ideas on how to make it look more like a casino?

#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev
August 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
If making little neighborhoods is your jam, check out this solo-dev indie game! 🥰
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...

#indiegame #gaming #tinyteams
August 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Excited to be one of the lucky to be chosen to participate in Tiny Teams with my game ShantyTown!

Thanks @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social!
Amazing to be amongst such incredible games!

#IndieGames #SoloDev #TinyTeams
August 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Life, uh... finds a way!
Sometimes you have to build your neon soaked cafe overhanging off the edge of a floating barge.

How would you have built this neighborhood?
#indiegame #games
August 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Built this neighborhood in a "U" shape, just to see if I could. Looks pretty nice!

Build your own in the demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...

#indiegame #gaming #gamedev #indiedev
August 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Not sure why this potted plant decided to be airborne! 🪴
#justdeveloperthings 🙄
Just trying to build cozy houses in my game ShantyTown and the plants refuse to stay on the ground! 😶‍🌫️
July 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Happy to be a part of the Steam promotion for games made in Germany!
store.steampowered.com/sale/Games-F...

Check it out! 👀
#madeingermany #indiegames #gamesforgedingermany
July 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Thanks for doing this!
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June 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
I made a wobbly map in my cozy urban building game #ShantyTown

It seems I can't help myself but make weird stuff!🤷‍♂️
What do yo think?
May 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
I didn't intend this guy to have a face, but it just ended up that way!
May 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Just a screen of my urban diorama building game
Would you visit this nightlife district?
store.steampowered.com/app/2434600/...
Demo coming 🔜™️
May 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
silksoftworks.bsky.social
Making #keyart for my game #shantytown, from sketch to final result!

What do you think?
May 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM